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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

ment followed. Reported heavy receipts
at the West and the report that the
clique was broken depressed tho market,
early months being weakest At one D..
m, after the report Of the failure of q big
bull house in Chicago, the excitement was
intense. Wheat continued nervous, the
extreme decline being ~ cents on July.
June comes next with break Of 3 cents,
and ON later months an irregular decline
OF to ~ cents. The option dealings
reached nearly 80,00O.OOO bushels, the
largest ever recorded. Corn sympathized
with wheat, and spots were n cent and
futures d to u cents lower.
IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, June 15-There was a great
deal OF excitement on 'change yesterday
over the great tumble in the price of
wheat In Chicago, especially as the crowd
has been and Is still very bearish, and has
been playing the short side both hero and
IN Chicago. AS the break progressed in
Chicago very heavy offerings were made
here, but there was also active buying by
shorts. The decline, therefore, was not
great, being less than cents, with q
slight recovery at the close
AT OTHER POINTS. d..
BALTIMORE, Nd, June l5.-The Balti.
moro wheat market broke yesterday q
Genus on spot and 2X cents on futures
Over l,S45,00O bushels were sold. M Tl
DULUTH Minn, June IA panic struck
the wheat market yesterday morning,
causing havoc among deslera July opened
at ~ cents seller and August 80 cents sell.
or. July closed at 7e1E cents and August
vt 7Syz cents bid. 0NiIi 7Ef7 --s-''
MINNEAPOLIS, Ainn., June 15.-C. A..
Pillsbury u authority for the statement
that no one here was caught by the heavy
decline IN wheat In Chicago June wheat
declined 10 cents below Nondsy's closing.
Aiiievs here arc generally pleased q the
collapse of the wheat corner. - -
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-06-25

tne Dulllsh wheat manipulatOrs. At
1880 came the startling announce
ment that all persons having trades with
Rosenfeld & Co., one of the clique houses,
should close them at once. The uproar
had not subsidized when July wheat took
the fourth and worst turn OF the day and
dropped for q moment to "A cents.
At Rosenfeld's office ManagerFrankJo John.
son was in charge, and said the clique had
violated all Of its verbal, written and tel-
egraphic promises to put up more margins.
When 1t was found that the money had
not been deposited 1t was decided that in
order to treat oil alike and find out where
they stood they had better order the trades
closed out, SO the announcement was &C.
cordingly made. Continuing he said:
I'VE have paid for 10, 100000 bushels of wheat,
but the attitude Of the directors OF the board In
declaring every inch OF available storage room
in the city regular, made 1t appear that
In time we would be compelled TO
take and pay for almost the entire
crop. There was talk on the board
to-day that several more warehouses would be
made regular, and II was even the intention to
turn the Exposition building into warehouse
II necessary. We were afraid to take any more
wheat but we will pay dollar for dollar on sll
our debts" H.I4Ilf
During the afternoon session 1t was on
cially announced that f. w. Bailey & Co.
and Hamill Il Brine requested all psrties
having trades with them to close them
out at once. The instant this announce
ment was made July wheat dropped to
131<, but soon recovered and went back
70 ~
Among the firms concerning which most
interest was felt was that OF Kerahsw d
Co., which was known to have acted for
the clique here. Az soon ~ the board opened
the secretary read communication from
the hrm to the effect that an abundance OF
funds WAS expected BY to-dsy and request
tpg that tsadss b not closed out On the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
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Madison Matters.

A bill has been introduced this week
by Senator Pond to, appropriate the
sum of 81, 800 from the state treasury to
be used by the, Gettysburg Memorial
Association in buying and identifying
this famous. battle ground. Also to
appropriate the same amount for the
erection of a monument of Wisconsin
granite in memory of the troops that
fought there. Thus far in the assembly
101 bills have been introduced. Mr.
Bartholf introduced an amendment to
the statute relating to the securing of
elementary EDUCATION to children,
and also to the extention of the term Of
teachers certificates. His ideas are
practical and decided improvement on
the present regulations.
The managers of the Monona Lake
Assembly have. decided to make the
session next summer of ten days dura-
ton. Reverend Olympia Brown. of the
Wisconsin Woman Suffrage association
will speak, and hold conventions in this
part of the state during the month of
February. Enthusiastic sufragists are
among the active lobbyists at the capitol
and show persistence worthy OF a better
cause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
Sitter.

Mr.. Dival and his daughter Millie,
came over from Liberty Ridge Wednes.
day of last week, breaking the road mos,
all the way.
The little boy of Mr.. and. Mrs. Muir.
phey is quite low Sometime ago his
arm was put out of joint and since then
the inflammation has gone int, Ills =
which puts him in very critics condi'
ton. Both Dr.. McDermott and DR..
Barber were here and operated ON his
leg, but we did not learn with what re.
suit
Mrs. Ben. Sitter came down from
Preston last Saturday, to attend quar-
terly meeting, which was in progress
over Saturday and Sunday She stayed
with her relatives. IS
Quarterly meeting was in progress
over Sunday here at the German NJ. Z.
church, beginning Saturday with preach
ing from Presiding Elder Rev. A. Bren-
ner from Galena. Sunday there was
prayer meeting from ten to half-past ten,
then preaching by the Elder, after which
the Lords communion was given to all
that wished to partake. Among others
here were Mr.. Friedrich Snyder and Mrs.
Becker from Hurricane Corners.
Mr.. and Mrs Buddock came up from
Woodman, stopping over Sunday. They
attended their brothers. wedding and
visited friends.
Mr.. Henry Wepking came down from
Fennimore Prairie last Saturday on bust
ness.
Married-At the brides parents, Sun
day afternoon, at one o'clock, Jan. 90,
by Rev. A. Bremen, Mr.. Ernst Buddock
and Miss Mary Klockhohn, both of this
place. Among those present were j B.
Mauer and his family, A. Kluckhohn and
his family, Mr.. and Mrs. Buddock from
Woodman, julius Buddock, and Mrs.
Buddock, mother of the groom. After
dinner they departed, going to the home
formerly occupied by the groom and his
mother. May sunshine and PROSPERITY
be with them is the wish of many friends,
among them the writer.
The firm of B NJ &. l.. at this little
town do very large business. Why
not? They are kind, obllging, good ma
tured, and everything else to make them
selves agreeable to their customers.
Mr.. A. Kluckhohn, Jr.. came home
from Odebolt, Iowa, where he has been
visiting with his brother and sisters. Mr..
X. intends packing his trunk in March
and start for Fort Dodge, where his fa-
Their owns 100 acres Of land. We will
miss him. He will fill his place where
ever he goes. PEDDLER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
Farmer wade Encounters a Liar

Farmer Wade. of the Missouri dele
CATION. went into an street shoe store,
and, in his cheerful Ozark mountain
way, told the dapper young clerk that
he had ''come 10 be shod." 1t wasn't
long until the congressman and the
clerk were on sociable terms.
Now, here" said the latter, as he
slipped on No. 9, sis pair of shoes
we made to order for DIR. Smith, OF
Washington. You've heard of him.
They didn't quite fit and he wouldn't
take 'em. I'll sell 'em TO you at the
cost of ready-made shoes, and they're a
bargain"
Farmer Wade tried the doctors shoes
on and then tried on two or three more
pairs, and between times he chatted
with the clerk until the latter became so
interested in Greene county folks that
he forgot about business. Suddenly re-
membering that he had not yet made a
trade, the clerk picked up pair of No.
IS.
Now, here" said he glibly, as be
slid the shoe over Farmer Wade's good
yarn sock, lis pair Of shoes we made
to order for DIR. Smith, of Washington.
You've hoard"
.Hold on there" shouted Farmer
Wade, Indignantly. what do you take
me for. a sucker7 This DIR. Smith of
yours must be darned hard to please. "
The clerk stammered an apology, and
Farmer Wade. having had his wrath
Modified. proceeded to improve the OPP
aportunity for moral lesson.
Young man." said he. in his most
serious Sunday-school manner, did you
ever hear Of Ananias7"
NO." was tine reply, Il never did.
Who was he? Did he live in Missouri"
When Farmer Wade came down to
the Willard short time after the shoe
store episode. he told Col. Hale conf
dentially that 1.-THE dogonedest liars he
had ever met lived right here in Wash
ington. Washington Cor. ST. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
POtosi.

A force of men are at work filling in
the grounds around the depot. Mr.. J
Campbell is overseer of the job.
The coasting fever RACES high here and
old and young indulge in the sport, and
surely a toboggan slide cannot furnish
any more enjoyment than this does
The church social will be held at Mr..
j. W. Seaton's on Friday evening this
week.
Mr.John Forey is another loser by the
visit of sneak thieves. Last Wednesday
night several hams ETC., were taken
from him. Others have suffered like
wise. No clue TO the sinners.
DIR. Artz has removed his Office into
the Creamery building.
Dat market is lively these days. Sew.
eral parties are buying. G. II. Lewis
made the first shipment last week.
Carpenter Smith and Mr.. Ben Els
kamp have been building an elevator foi
grain down near''the depot.
The hotel recently purchased by L. R.
Seaton. is now ready for public patron.
age. GERALDINE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
Annaton.

There is new arrival nj the resi-
dence of S. F. Moody. 1t is a daughter.
The oyster supper given here on last
Friday evening was attended by large
crowd. There being several sleigh
loads of young people from Livingston
present also.
In cities and large towns people are
very proud TO have their names men,
toned in newspapers, but it seems much
different in these parts. At least there
have been threats made of putting a
head on Tack Hammer"
Ed Stitch, OF North Animation. ranks
among our ''rainy day losfers," and is
one of the boys who had dip in those
six cans of peaches.
Charles Rosemire. chops ties for Mark
Thomas.
Iammie johnson and VENUS Burton
have, ended their eighth week in hunting
and trapping. They have shipped a
good many dollars worth of furs to
Straw & Co.'s Mill.
John Fieldhouse is doing an extensive
business in shaving hoop-poles.
The stage line between this place and
Livingston is carried on by Jim Rose
mire, under. the proprietorship of
Livingston Bros.
The last seen of Pritchet and Frank
Nicely was when they were going up the
creek the next morning after the oyster
festival. loaded down with provisions
which they were sent to donate to the
poor. Annston will never die on ac-
count of starvation.
Free lunch. peanuts, and smoking st
'trusinsSe. BIOS Tax HAMMER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
North AndnYAr.
Sheriff Dolphin was here Monday.

Sheriff Dolphin was here Monday.
+. j. Blewitt, our blacksmith's ap
prentice, has struck for new fields OF
labor. o..
The ice on the Mississippi is unsafe
between Glen Haven and Gutenberg.
Mrs. James Atkinson is home after
three weeks spent with friends in that
always pleasant city-Lancaster.
A social dance was given by Chas
Winner Friday evening About forty
couples were present. All report a
pleasant time.
H. Hillery, who left here last fall fol
Leadville, Col, has been quite low
with an attack Of mountain fever, but
thanks to a strong constitution, he is
now convalesent He reports snow
every day during the month of January
and thinks there is more snow to the
square foot at Leadville and vicinity
than at any other point in the world.
Mr.. Martin, of Sugar Grove, Wis, is
visiting relatives in this viciuity.
Mrs. Hunt, of Carbonate, Kansas, is
visiting her daughter Mrs. C. d. Taylor
Mrs. Hunt was formerly a resident Of
Grant county and will be happy to meet
her many friends of long ago.
The pocket-book, containing some
ninety odd dollars, stolen from Ell
Zeigler at Cassville some time ago, has
not returned yet No fault of the pocket
book, but of the present possessor, who
is Swallowed.
Atkinson g. Peacock have put up
forty tons of ice for use in their cream.
cry the coming season. +.
The little tails rest in peace in this
vicinity for the simple reason that there
is no timber TO fall on EN-, it having all
been shot off in the early part of the
season. COMET.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
BagIey Budget.

As mike Haley" the Record cor.
respondent from Bagley, is off duty
this week, l will try and write a few
items for the HERALD.
Bagley is situated on the line Of
the c. B. & N. Railway 1t now
comprises depot, stock yards and a
hotel. Lots are owned and sold by the
St. Paul Land Company through their
agent, ARGUS Calkins, of Brodtyille
Lots range all tho way from $40 to
$3.50 each. Quite a number Of lots
have already been sold and building
will begin as soon as the weather will
permit. Among Others who have
bought lots and contemplate building
in the near future are A. Calkins, d.
Bagley, Mrs. A. Bagley, John Keeler,
J. c. Maxon, Geo. Taylor, and others
whose names we will mention as soon
as they start building. Among the
business establishments that will be
started, are dry goods store, grocery
store, hotel, and of course several
saloons.
Jacob NJ. Beer, township treasurer Of
Wyalusing, was in Bagley last Wednes-
day.
Bernard Keller, Henry Glass and
John Keller have opened hoop shop
in GLASS; saw mill
John Dows, Of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
visited day at August Plondke's on
his way to St Paul.
Mrs. August Plondke is very sick
with lung fever.
A son of George Clark is also on the
sick list
George Hausler, who was hurt BY a
runaway team, is around again.
SCOtfT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
excursion to jackson and New orleans.

The great Interstate Dairymen and
Fruit Growers Convention will be held
at jackson, Mississippi, February 10Th,
18th and 18th. The Mardi Gras Festi-
val, at New Orleans, will come off Feb
ruary 22nd, and the Interstate Agricul-
tural Convention, at Lake Charles, Lou
isiana. February 22nd, 23d and oath. To
accommodate all who desire to attend
one or all of the. above gatherings, the
Illinois Central Railroad viii run a
Special Excursion. leaving Galena at
7:43 a. m, Tuesday. February Is, 1887.
Fare to New Orleans and return, only
$500. Tickets limited to 80 days, and
good for stop-oyer privileges at jackson.
Miss. and Hammond Louisiana, (where
SO many Northern people are settling) :.
Parties going TO Jennings and Lake
Charles will get- low rates from New
Orleans. One hundred and thirty dol
lars in premiums are Tofsred for best
exhibits of butter at the jackson conven-
ton, and the Illinois Central Railroad
will transport free, all butter packages
for exhibition, from points on this line.
Batter manufacturers should write the
undersigned for Program and Circulars
concerning the jackson Convention.
Sleeping cars and coaches will run
through to jackson without change. APP
plication for Sleeping car berths
should be made to the undersigned at
Manchester, Iowa, on or before Feb
Gh: WFsy 80.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
Marion.

Mr.. Fred. Miles and sister Matte, who
have been visiting friends and relatives
in Marion, returned home on Monday
last, accompanied by Miss Belle Miller.
Mr.. John Riordan left, this morning,
for the Black Hills. John thinks he
will stay q month before he returns.
Is Mr.. Frank Names and Thomas
Thompson made several welcome calls
10 this place, last Sunday
The school taught by Miss Alma Nc
Millas closed last Friday.
MIR. John Thompson and family were
visiting friends, up Vt Blue River, last
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lille Murphey has been visiting
friends aad relatives. at Bloomington.
+ The dance given by John Hill. las,
week, was largely attended. ALI re-
ported good time. DSPLE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
PLATTEyILLE.
CITY AND VICINITY mrrEr,.

News has reached us that Mr.. John
Perry, -yho ..Yas., several years in the
employ of Mr. Sam NJ; Jones, black
smith. .of.this city. died suddenly recent
ly in Nevada, from the result Of an in
jury received in some manner He was
about twenty-five years of age, and was
well known in this vicinity.
Miss Ella verran, who has been teach
ing the White school in the town of
Lima, was obliged to adjourn last week
on account Of sickness. She is at home
and we learn is getting better.
The dancing club gave one of their
series of dances last Saturday evening.
Married. by Rev. Is. Z. Wheeler, in
Plateeville,Jan. 10. 1887. Mr.. Geo. W. Nc
Pherson and Miss Carrie M. Clark. both
of Ellenboro.
On Jan. 10Th a. son arrived at the
home of Mr.. II. G. Chase.
The family of MIR. Sidney Stephens
welcomed young son on the 18th of
January. 90
Our people were greatly disappointed
that the lecture which Geo. r. Wend-
ling was to have delivered Thursday
night, had to be postponed ON account of
the fact that the lecturer was snow bound
in Illinois. Another date will be fixed
upon and the lecture given soon. +.
Miss Agnes I. Smith died or the 18th
of this month at her home III this city.
Miss Smith was young lady of much
promise and her death is great loss
not only to her relatives but to all who
knew her.
j. v. Gardner still offers to his custom
ers the best of bargains, and will give
perfect satisfaction in all things sold by
him. Call ON him when in town and
see what he will do for you.
Mrs. I. N. Palmer, who has been
visiting her sister in Mineral Point for
the past week, is now visiting her par
ents in this city.
Miss May Evans left Friday morning
to accept position as teacher in Mil
waukee.
Mrs. G.. S Whitcher, of Lima. accom-
panied her daughter Nora to Milwaukee
last Monday, where the latter will have
her eyes treated. +.
Mr.. John Cahart, of Iowa, is visiting
in this vicinity. Oil
Elder Wheeler went to Darlington
last Friday. 10
DIR. Will Cundy, of Mt. Hope, came
home Thursday to attend the funeral of
Miss Agnes Smith. 49,. =
Mr.. ?. d. Smith, of Chicago, came
home last week to attend the funeral of
his sister Agnes.
Mr.. Jim Jones, of the firm of Cabanis
q Jones, of Georgetown, was in Platte
vile Friday.
Rev. James Phelps, of Cuba City, was
in the city last Tuesday.
Miss Gordon intends moving her mil
linery store into the room recently oc-
cupied by Harry Webb.
Mr.. +. N. Palmer and William Rich
ards, both formerly of this city, will soon
open hardware store in Cuba City.
Both are fine gentlemen and will no
doubt receive the patronage they merit.
Miss Fannie Richards was quite sick
for few days last week,
Stingl's auction sale closed last Sat
urday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
The crowd was talking on the subj,

The crowd was talking on the subject
of travelling on passes, cheap rates. etc.
says the Washington Critic. well"
remarked Major Stofah, when there
came lull, ii went from Washington
clear to San Francisco once for moth
ing" The walking must have been
good that year." suggested Roberts. IL
rode all the way in 4 Pullman said
the major with n smile. ibid you have
a pass2' asked Chambers. mo pass "
.'You knew all the conductors. per-
haps," said Leachman. Didn't know
q soul. replied the major. lighting q
cigar. Then. how in thunder did you
make ftp" asked Knot. who was anxious
TO get a low rate west o"Easiest thing
in the world responded the major
coolly. II had sweetheart in Frisco,
and | went out to marry her. When l
got there found she had already mar
ried another fellow. and If you don't
call that going to San Francisco for
nothing you may have this Sl5 suit I've
got on Tor 10 cents, half cash and the
balance ct ninety days"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27
Fisheries Bill.

The bill.authorizing the President Of
the United States 70 bar Canadian YES.
sells out of American ports. also to deny
entry into any port of salt fish, fresh
fish or any other product or goods COM
ing from Canada, passed the Senate on
Monday, by vote of 46 yeas to l nay.
The recalcitrant Riddleberger cast the
opposing vote, who thinks the prompt
est way of settling the fisheries trouble
10 for the sUnited States to annex Can
ada. The Senators were all unanimous
in the opinion that Canada is playing
the same role that she has played twice
beforc. Senator Frye referred to the nu-
merous o,stragcsthat have been commit
ted by Canals within the past six
months. Hecited the case of the Amer
lean vessel which brought into port sew
entcen shipwreeked Canadian sailors,
and was refused the right to purchase a
barrel Of -four TO keep her crew from
starvation; Also the case of the Marion
Grimes American schooner, whose flag
was hauled down by Capt. QuigleY of
the Canadian cutter Terror, as samples
of the outrsges constantly committed.
The aggressions on American fishing
have become intolerable. England al
ways carries matters with high hand
and total disregard OF the rights of
other nations This discretionary right
vested in the President ought to end
the troubles. II not it will serve the
purpose Of @wsrning England (who is
the powe,ain this uiattet) that she will
continue dspyadatiens at her peril.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-27

The public installation of the recently
elected officers of the Mississippi Valley
Lodge. |. D. o. F., took place last night
at their ballin this city. The cerempnies
were compenced ut 1880 o'clock BY p.
g., w. Barlow. who made the follow
ing short address:
My Brothers have accorded to me this
privilege and ! can assure you it is with
pleasure that greet you with warm
heartfelt welcome to this our Lodge
home. to spend the evening in a soci-
able with us. We have no program that
will surprise you. The installation OF
officers win take up part Of the even
ing. after which we will have music
and. reading. We expect you will con-
slider yourselves. while here; in the
great family of Odd Fellows, and thus
help US to make this pleasant enter
tainment. 1t being somewhat unusual
to have our friends invited to a public
installation of the Odd Fellows offices.
unusual excitement may cause our ami
NAL, 1.-The goat to exercise his butting
qualities and If he overcomes his keeper
there may be more joy in this room
than some Of you will receive in
heaven. Since our artist has
taken perfect photo of our
Anglo-American goat, of which you
have a, true copy, our boys have de-
horned him making him less objection
able, viewing him from nearstand point.
The following program was then car
ried out: g.
l. Singing Of opening ode by Lodge.
2. Installation ceremonies by d. ID i.
G. M, Fl. Buchner.
3. Singing of closing ode in German.
4. Singing by Lancaster Ladies'
Quartette.
3. ID. Schreiner read an address on
the principles and aim of Odd Fellow
ship, by DIR. Crash.
g.. Singing by Ladies' Quartette.
Z. An odd Poem on Odd Fellowship,
read by Col. j G. Clark, P: G. NJ. and
p. G. r. S. G. l.. of W. o
s. Singing by the German Maenner-
Choir.
8. Sociabie, refreshments and music.
The last number was not the least in
teresting of the program, and all who
attended enjoyed the occasion inn
mensely.